For over four decades, the School of Communication has proudly hosted COM Week, a celebratory, week-long event designed to bring alums, industry professionals, and students into the same space. Many iterations of this week have existed since its inception in 1981, but one thing remains true. Our students are at the heart of it all. Leading. Planning. And leveling up the experience for all participating Redbirds.
The third event in the Spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is now open for registration.
Regina Smith ’06 joins Redbird Buzz to discuss her new role as the inaugural head coach of the Morgan State University women’s acrobatics and tumbling team.
Doug Simpson, engineering technology ’08, M.S. project management ’11, is a proud technology alumnus and credits much of his success to Illinois State University.
Kinesiology and Recreation alumna finds success at the Lisle Park District and is named to NRPA’s 30 under 30 list.
When the State of Illinois’ Office of the Governor established the Commission on Equity and Inclusion, and appointed a communications and legislative affairs officer, it was clear who would be perfect for the role: Nikita Richards.
The fifth annual Birds Give Back, Illinois State University’s day of giving, will be Thursday, February 23, during Redbird Philanthropy Week with a goal to receive 3,000 gifts in support of Redbird initiatives.
ISU alum (2015) Diana Steakley-Freeman from The Barack Obama Foundation presents: “Creating Digital Experiences in Civic Storytelling” on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 11:00am-1:00pm.
Since its founding in 1979, Business Week has been the heart of professional development in the College of Business at Illinois State. Business Week is a week-long series of engaging professional development opportunities for students of all ages. It encourages personal interaction between students, alumni, potential employers, and industry leaders. Through this, students foster soft skills essential for success in the professional world.
Graduates and employers often advise current students to get involved in registered student organizations to build professional skills and lifelong networks. But in some cases, it can also lead to true love, like it did for Josh and Alexis Ashley.
